TITLE 34. PUBLIC FINANCE

PART 11. TEXAS EMERGENCY SERVICES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

CHAPTER 302. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE TEXAS EMERGENCY SERVICES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (the "System") adopts an amendment to 34 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §302.1, General Provisions Relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 1649). The rule will not be republished.

The amendment to §302.1 adds a definition for the term "spouse" as used for purposes of the System. Specifically, the definition helps clarify who is eligible for spousal death benefits and what is required to prove the existence of an informal marriage.

The amendment eliminates ambiguity and ensures the efficient administration of the System by establishing clear requirements for proving a legally recognized spousal relationship exists.

No public comments were received.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code §865.006(b), which authorizes the Board to adopt rules necessary for the administration of the System.

No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by this amendment.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 10, 2025.

TRD-202501962

Jessica Almaguer

Executive Director

Texas Emergency Services Retirement System

Effective date: June 30, 2025

Proposal publication date: February 28, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3422

34 TAC §302.7

The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (the "System") adopts the repeal of 34 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §302.7, Employees of Participating Departments. The repeal is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 1650). The rule will not be republished.

The purpose of the repeal is to eliminate §302.7, an interim rule that has since been replaced by 34 TAC §304.4, Employees of Participating Departments. The repeal is necessary to remove outdated language that no longer serves a purpose.